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Business News for 3 October 2019
October 02, 2019 17:51 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
84 growth fund business cases incomplete
October 02, 2019 17:43 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBRegional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones says people who've lined up for Provincial Growth Fund funding need to get their skates on -- or risk missing out.
'It felt amazing" - Rongowhakaata welcomes UK government
October 02, 2019 17:39 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBAfter waiting 250 years, Gisborne iwi say they're looking towards a new future now the British government has finally expressed regret for the violence that marked the arrival of James Cook and HMS Endeavour.
Morning Rural News for 3 October 2019
October 02, 2019 17:25 - 4 minutes - 3.75 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 3 October 2019
October 02, 2019 17:22 - 3 minutes - 3.05 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
MWWL: goverment failing to deliver transformational change
October 02, 2019 17:17 - 1 minute - 1.8 MBThe president of the Maori Women's Welfare League has slammed the government at the 67th national conference, saying it has failed to deliver on its promise to create transformative change for Maori.
Trump attacks the democrats over impeachment inquiry
October 02, 2019 17:12 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBThe Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has been speaking to media about the impeachment inquiry into U.S President Donald Trump. At the centre of the political storm is allegations by a whistleblower that Mr Trump asked Ukraine to dig dirt up on his political opponents to help him win the election. We speak to our correspondent in Washington D.C is Simon Marks
Families return to Pike River Mine
October 02, 2019 17:09 - 3 minutes - 3.41 MBThe Families of the men killed in the Pike River mining disaster will go back into the mine this morning. It was nine years ago when 29 men were killed when the mine exploded. Today the families will go right to where the mine is sealed - 170 metres into the drift. Our reporter Rowan Quinn reports from Greymouth.
Sports News for 3 October 2019
October 02, 2019 17:06 - 2 minutes - 2.07 MBThe All Blacks beat Canada 63-nil in Oita overnight but it wasn't a Rugby World Cup winning performance, as they struggled with their handling in slippery conditions.
Top Stories for Thursday 3 October 2019
October 02, 2019 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBThe British High Commissioner, Laura Clarke is with us to talk about her government's expression of regret for the harm caused by James Cook. Pike River Families will return to the mine today for a last time before full recovery of the two point three 2.3 kilometre tunnel begins. The High Court in Christchurch will today hear arguments for moving the trial of Brenton Tarrant to another city.
Silver Scrolls winners set to be announced
October 01, 2019 19:57 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBThe winner of the 2019 APRA Silver Scroll Award will be announced in Auckland tonight. Previous winners of the awards, which celebrate excellence in song writing, include Lorde, Neil Finn, Dave Dobbyn and Bic Runga. RNZ's Music 101 presenter, Charlotte Ryan, takes us through this year's contenders.
Portia Bing disqualified from hurdle race
October 01, 2019 19:53 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBNew Zealand hurdler Portia Bing has gone from the highs of setting a national record to the lows of disqualification all in the space of 15 minutes at the World Athletics Championships in Doha. Bing ran a personal best in finishing fourth in her heat of the 400 metre hurdles, qualifying her for tomorrow's semi-finals. However not long afterwards she was told she'd been disqualified for not clearing a hurdle correctly. Bing tells sports reporter Barry Guy she is appealing the decision.
"So much at stake" - referees under fire for RWC performances
October 01, 2019 19:36 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBReferees presiding over Rugby World Cup matches have been taking flak from all quarters. Most of the controversy has centred on tackling -- and the apparent confusion among both players and referees about what can be allowed. Bob Francis chaired the New Zealand Referee Association for 14 years and as a member of the International Rugby Board's Referee Selection Panel was responsible for selecting referees for several world cups. Changes were made ahead of the World Cup to tackling rules ...
Market Update for 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 19:30 - 57 seconds - 968 KBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector
Skeptics try stop 'psychic healer' from touring NZ
October 01, 2019 19:25 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBThe New Zealand Skeptics group is trying to stop a woman who bills herself as a psychic healer from touring New Zealand. The organisation has emailed all the venues booked for the tour of Jeanette Wilson, a NZ-based "psychic", in a bid to get it shut down. Craig Shearer is NZ Skeptics' chair and speaks to us from our Auckland studio.
Auckland Uni urged to take action on white nationalist material
October 01, 2019 19:13 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MBAn Auckland University lecturer is urging the vice-chancellor to take action against white nationalist material that is appearing on the campus. A new wave of posters and stickers promoting a recently launched white nationalist group have been spotted at the University this week. The university says the views expressed by the white nationalist group are abhorrent but are protected by freedom of speech. Senior lecturer Dr Rhys Jones says he's been hearted by the actions of staff and stude...
'Expression of Regret insufficient' - rights advocate
October 01, 2019 19:10 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBThe British High Commissioner will deliver an "expression of regret" to Gisborne iwi, for the hara, or sins committed when James Cook and his crew first set foot in New Zealand. The iwi says within the first two hours of Cook's arrival, the British had trespassed, terrorised, killed people and stolen taonga. Indigenous Rights Advocate Tina Ngata, who has been leading opposition to Tuia 250 - the commemorations of Cook's arrival - says the British government should be taking ownership of ...
Sports News for 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 19:06 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBNew Zealand 400 metre hurdler Portia Bing is in limbo at the World Athletics Championships in Doha.
RWC: Canada and their fans eager to take on All Blacks
October 01, 2019 18:56 - 3 minutes - 3.34 MBThe All Blacks take on Canada in their Rugby World Cup pool clash in Oita tonight and while the North Americans have next to no hope of beating the World Champs, their players and fans are relishing the opportunity. It's not often the rugby minnows get a chance to play the All Blacks and while winning might be a bridge too far, there are other reasons the match has the Canadians pumped. Rugby reporter Joe Porter caught up with the Canucks and their supporters.
Midwives brace for more measles queries
October 01, 2019 18:54 - 1 minute - 1.89 MBMidwives in Auckland are expecting another flurry of queries about measles after two women lost their unborn babies when they contracted the illness. Health authorities confirmed yesterday that five pregnant women had been hospitalised with measles and there had been two foetal deaths. The College of Midwives Auckland co-chair, Ady Priday, told RNZ reporter Sarah Robson that she and other midwives have been fielding plenty of questions about measles over the last couple of months.
'Doozy' of a hail storm batters Hawke's Bay fruit
October 01, 2019 18:48 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBA severe hail storm battered Hawke's Bay's main fruit-growing area yesterday afternoon, turning some streets white with hailstones. It struck at one of the worst times of the year for growers - when vineyards and orchards are in early spring growth and crops are particularly prone to damage. Vineyard owner and former president of the Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Chris Howell lives west of Hastings, and was waiting overnight to take a good look at whether his vines have been damage...
Govt considers scrapping old cars to modernise vehicle fleet
October 01, 2019 18:42 - 6 minutes - 5.88 MBThe Government is considering paying people to scrap their old bangers in a bid to modernise the vehicle fleet. The average age of cars in New Zealand is just over 14 years old -- in Australia it's 10 years and in Europe just over seven years. Chief executive of the Imported Motor Vehicle Industry Association David Vinsen says updating New Zealand's fleet of four million cars will allow for improved technology - which will have an impact on fuel efficiency, the environment and most impor...
Aus mining company plays down concerns
October 01, 2019 18:40 - 2 minutes - 2.33 MBThe Australian company which has approval to buy farmland in Canterbury says it has no immediate plans to mine it. The Overseas Investment Office has signed off on the purchase of more than 31 hectares of land to mining company Bathurst Resources. It says the new land is next to their current mine, so it can secure access and improve infrastructure ahead of long term plans to expand. Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Bathurst Resources chief executive Richard Tacon.
Councils face debt to meet quake-prone building legislation
October 01, 2019 18:38 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBThe bill to repair earthquake prone buildings has hit half a billion dollars for local councils across the country. RNZ asked councils how much they had spent, and how much they expected to spend on their own stock, since changes to the Building Act were made two years ago. And with a third of councils unsure of what their costs will be, that figure can only balloon. Emma Hatton reports.
Right thing to do - Simon Bridges
October 01, 2019 18:29 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MBThe National Party says the latest survey showing a slump of business confidence underlines the government's incompetence. The latest Institute of Economic Research's quarterly survey, out yesterday, shows business confidence is at its lowest level in a decade. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says such surveys reveal more about opinion than data. But the National Party's leader Simon Bridges says otherwise.
Chinese community marks 70th anniversary of communist rule
October 01, 2019 18:24 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBWith gun salute firing, air echelon flying, armed formation parading, China's celebrated its 70th anniversary at the Tian'anmen Square in Beijing yesterday. Here in New Zealand, Chinese people gathered to watch the grand national day parade. Chen Liu reports.
Violent clashes, one shot in Hong Kong protests
October 01, 2019 18:17 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MB70 years after the begining of Communist rule in China there have been violent clashes between police and protestors in Hong Kong. At least one person is in a critical condition after being shot, and 51 people are injured. There have also been reports of police firing live rounds into the air. We speak to Hong Kong correspondent, Grace Lee.
British Government to apologise to Gisborne iwi
October 01, 2019 18:10 - 6 minutes - 5.77 MBTwo hundred and fifty years after James Cook first set foot on New Zealand, Gisborne iwi will finally receive an apology from the British government today. The iwi says within the first two hours of Cook and crew from H.M.S Endeavour landing, the British had trespassed, terrorised, killed and stolen taonga. The iwi's official Facebook page says the British High Commissioner Laura Clarke is visiting Whakato marae this afternoon for an "Expression of Regret ceremony... to Rongowhakaata, an...
Sports News for 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 18:06 - 2 minutes - 2.05 MBA disqualification has robbed New Zealand 400 metre hurdler Portia Bing of what would of been her best ever result.
Business News for 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 17:49 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MBNews from the business sector, including a market report.
Morning Rural News for 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 17:22 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBNews from the rural and farming sector.
Early Business News for 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 17:20 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MBA brief update of movements in the financial sector.
Sports News for 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 17:06 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBNew Zealand athlete Portia Bing has been disqualified from her 400 metre hurdles heat at the World Athletics Championships in Doha, after breaking the national record.
Top Stories for Wednesday 2 October 2019
October 01, 2019 17:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe British Government is to apologise today to Gisborne iwi today for hara, or sins, committed by Captain James Cook and his crew in 1769. 51 people have been injured and one person has been shot in clashes in Hong Kong. The bill to repair earthquake prone council buildings hits half a billion dollars. The Government is considering paying people to scrap their old cars in a bid to modernise the vehicle fleet.
"Crunch time" for country's quarries
September 30, 2019 19:55 - 3 minutes - 2.94 MBPressure on the country's quarries has sparked warnings that road workers and construction companies may be forced to import heaps of gravel and crushed stone known as aggregate. Phil Pennington reports.
Only two takers for Kaipara mayoralty
September 30, 2019 19:51 - 3 minutes - 3.73 MBFrom lame-duck council to star performer -- Kaipara District Council's been born again thanks to spectacular population growth - at least according to its mayor. Farmer and environmentalist Jason Smith took over just 18 months ago - after the mayor who replaced commissioners, Greg Gent - threw in the towel after just one year. Lois Williams reports.
Mass lawsuit against Volkswagen underway in Germany
September 30, 2019 19:46 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBGermany's first mass lawsuit begins as 450,000 owners of diesel Volkswagen cars take on the company. They argue they are owed compensation for being sold cars based on misleading emissions data. The scandal has already cost Volkswagen €30 billion. It has faced class action claims in the US and Australia, but this is the first time Germans could pursue group claims since the law was changed last year. We speak to Brussels correspondent, Ira Spitzer.
Dispute over where Whanau Ora funding boost is going
September 30, 2019 19:41 - 3 minutes - 3.76 MBWhanau Ora leaders are challenging their Minister Peeni Henare over where an 80 million dollar funding boost is going. The Commissioning Agencies, who pay for Whanau Ora services, say too much of that money is going to government departments and not them. But the Minister disputes that - and says the commissioning agencies are not the "be all and end all" of Whanau Ora. Our Maori News Correspondent Leigh-Marama McLachlan reports.
New Plymouth council washes its hands of Yarrow Stadium rebuild
September 30, 2019 19:37 - 3 minutes - 3.64 MBThe 50 million dollar repair and upgrade of Yarrow Stadium has taken another twist with the stadium operator -- the New Plymouth District Council -- washing its hands of the project. Asked to oversee the rebuild, the council has told the stadium's owners -- the Taranaki Regional Council -- thanks, but no thanks. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
Market Update for 1 October 2019
September 30, 2019 19:32 - 57 seconds - 962 KBA brief update on the movements in the financial sector
Hastings water plans plagued by leaks
September 30, 2019 19:28 - 3 minutes - 2.95 MBLeaks have plagued a water museum before the first brick has even been laid. Details of the nearly $9 million museum in Hastings were leaked to local media after it was discussed in a behind-closed-doors meeting of the Hastings District Council. The mayor of Hastings is Sandra Hazlehurst.
Housing development threatens peatland
September 30, 2019 19:24 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBEnvironmentalists are warning that a housing development planned for Upper Hutt is a threat to the largest peatland in the lower North Island. Mangaroa Peatland is roughly three hundred hectares in size, but scientists say it has the potential to absorb carbon roughly the size of 12,500 hectares of forest. Harry Lock has this report.
Weather forecasters investigated for anti-competitive pricing
September 30, 2019 19:19 - 5 minutes - 4.76 MBNIWA and MetService are being investigated by the Commerce Commission for anticompetitive behaviour with how they price their services. Private weather forecaster Weather Watch has been fighting for acces to taxpayer funded services like the rain radar for ten years.It's chief executive is Philip Duncan
Big banks pledge no more regional branch closures for a year
September 30, 2019 19:15 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBThe big banks have promised not to close any more regional branches for the next 12 months. It's part of a deal the Government has struck a deal with Kiwibank, BNZ, TSB, ANZ, ASB and Westpac, which also involves setting up four trial regional banking hubs in Martinborough, Opunake, Stoke and Twizel -- all towns that no longer have a bank. The hubs will feature a Smart ATM - able to do cash deposits and withdrawals - accompanied by support staff to help people using them. South Wairarapa ...
Social workers facing increase in abuse
September 30, 2019 19:11 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MBThere have been 39 physical assaults on Oranga Tamariki social workers in the year to June. Since the controversy about the removal of babies from their whanau, social workers say they've been subjected to more abuse than ever. Kathy Higgins is a PSA union organiser for Oranga Tamariki.
Sports News for 1 October 2019
September 30, 2019 19:06 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBThe Scotland coach Gregor Townsend is full of praise for his team after they kept their quarterfinal hopes alive at the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
NZQA considers axing entire diploma category
September 30, 2019 18:55 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MBForeign students not meeting English language standards and being marked too favourably could result in the abolition of an entire class of qualification. More than half the people who enrol in level 7 diplomas are international students and the authority says it has discovered cases where their English is not up to scratch as well as poor assessments. But tertiary institutions say that is no longer a problem and the qualifications should stay. RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritse...
Rugby rights do or die for Sky TV's future
September 30, 2019 18:48 - 4 minutes - 4.33 MBTelevision giant Sky has sought permission from its shareholders to sign a $235 million deal to win the the rights to All Blacks, Super Rugby and Mitre 10 Cup games from 2021. It's a move that comes after some big losses for the company - first being denied a merger with Vodafone and then losing Rugby World Cup rights to Spark. We speak to technology commentator, Paul Spain.
Electronic visitor visas kick in today
September 30, 2019 18:43 - 3 minutes - 3.5 MBVisitors will be unable to travel to New Zealand without a new electronic travel authority or visa from today. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton spoke to the industry to find out if they're confident the campaign has worked.
U.S President Donald Trump attacks whistleblower on Twitter
September 30, 2019 18:40 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBU.S President Donald Trump has suggested the Congressman leading the impeachment inquiry against him should be arrested for treason. Without supplying any evidence Mr Trump accused Adam Schiff of having faked a transcript of a controversial phone call he had with the Ukrainian leader. Washington Correspondent Simon Marks speaks to Susie Ferguson.